Episode 66: London's Blackout
Join host Hazel Baker as she explores London's Blackout during World War II and answers questions such as:
- What was London like in 1939?
- What was the blackout?
- When did the blackout begin and why?
- What did Londoners think of blackout restrictions?
- How did London's commuters cope with blackout?
- Did the blackout make London a more dangerous place to be?
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Show notes:
Hello, and welcome to our London history podcast, where we share our love of London, its people, places and history. This podcast is designed for you to learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know; all in 20 minutes. I am your host, Hazel Baker, qualified London tour guide and CEO of www.londonguidedwalks.co.uk
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Blackout created opportunities and freedom for some, but for many, it created a darker and scarier world, something they may not have experienced before.
If you would like to learn more about London during World War II then you can watch episode 3 of Walking Wartime Britain on 5Select in which you will also see me sharing a few stories I haven't included here.
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